By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – On Good Friday state offices will be closed in North Carolina for Holy Week, along with 10 other states. However, that has not always been the case in North Carolina. Photo by Steshka Willems…
Cubs, Bears Betas earn trips to Disney World
Goldston, NC – Several members of the Junior Beta Club at J.S. Waters School had strong showings during statewide Beta competition and qualified to showcase their talent at the National Beta Club Convention at Walt Disney World from June 29-July…
Chatham County announces reopening plans for libraries, Parks and Recreation, & Agriculture and Conference Center
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County announces the reopening of major county facilities after being closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Monday, April 5, 2021, the county libraries, Parks and Recreation facilities and the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center will…
Just say no to the Biden – Buttigieg mileage tax scheme
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – In an almost week-old interview on CNBC, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg can hardly hold in his glee talking about a new potential mileage tax. The mileage tax was floated by Buttigieg as a…
28% of Chatham County residents had received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is continuing to focus COVID-19 vaccination efforts on priority populations while StarMed Healthcare operates mass vaccination clinics in Pittsboro. More information on developments is below. photo by Steven Cornfield As…
Chatham County’s Board of Social Services seeks new member
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Department of Social Services (DSS) seeks applications for one vacancy on the County Board of Social Services. The deadline to apply to serve is Friday, April 16, 2021. Applicants for the Board of Social…
North Carolina has too much debt already
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Thanks to the fiscally responsible policies of the North Carolina General Assembly, state government has some $5 billion in unspent funds and unanticipated revenues in its General Fund. And thanks to the fiscally irresponsible…
Found it! Chatham Rabbit Hunt on April 10
Pittsboro, NC – Spring has sprung and the bunnies are hoppin’. Capture them (with your smart phone) and win! On Saturday, April 10 from 10:30 am to 7 pm, Main Street Pittsboro will hide embellished rabbit statues on and around…
Salmonellosis likely linked to bird feeders
Raleigh, NC – Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have received a concerning number of reports over the past few weeks of dead goldfinches and pine siskins in yards across the state. In response, biologists had multiple carcasses tested…
NC COVID-19 Threat-Free Index for the week ending March 29, plus a discussion of herd immunity
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – Here is the NC Threat-Free Index for the week ending March 29: As of March 29, there were 876,108 North Carolinians presumed to be recovered from COVID-19 Active cases comprised just 2.5% of NC’s…
Bill would give NC school systems financial incentive to pay charter schools on time
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Some N.C. state lawmakers want local public school systems to pay a penalty if they drag their feet in sending money to charter schools. An amendment adopted in a House committee meeting could…
Haw River clean-up a big success
Bynum, NC – On Saturday, March 20, the Haw River Assembly hosted the Haw River Clean Up A Thon. This is our 31st annual watershed wide effort to remove trash from along the river and its creeks. The event also…
One on One: Ignoring my Asian friend’s question—a big mistake
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – A few years ago, I ignored a friend’s question about whether there was a risk of violence to Asians in North Carolina. That was a mistake. My friend, Don Mar, grew up in…
NCDMV online services expanding to allow for state-issued ID card renewals
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles expanded its online services and now customers can renew state-issued identification cards. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Individuals with a state-issued ID can skip making an office appointment and renew online by…
Over 200 years later and a free Black Pittsboro man’s legacy lives on
By Laura Brummett Pittsboro, NC – Built in 1811 by a free Black man, the Lewis Freeman House was one of the first buildings in the town of Pittsboro, N.C. Still standing today, it witnessed the horrors of the Civil War.…
Chatham 250 announces Celebration Theme sponsors
Pittsboro, NC – With Chatham County’s 250th anniversary about to kick off, the event planning committee is excited to announce the celebration theme sponsors. The Chatham 250 celebration focuses on five main themes: Creative Arts, Community and Diversity, Growth and…